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Expertise in action: Q&A with Zurich's head of SME
As the online economy continues to grow, businesses face an ever expanding array of threats that could destabilise day-to-day operations.
ULR Additions returns to profit and doubles turnover
ULR Additions has reported a £2.7m pre-tax profit for 2011, up £6.1m on its 2010 performance.
Broker Network goes to Keychoice for new insurer director
Broker Network and Countrywide has appointed Dene Smith as insurer director.
Stackhouse Poland buys LFC
Stackhouse Poland has confirmed that it has reached an agreement to buy the business of LFC Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
Kissane no longer Kerry London Ltd chief executive
Damian Kissane, previously chief executive of Kerry London Limited, is no longer in the role according to details on the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) register.
Purple partners with LV
Purple Partnership has teamed-up with insurer LV as a new commercial key partner for the network.
New Professionalism portal launched
Insurance Age has launched its new Professionalism section to deliver the ultimate platform for the industry to debate all the issues in the campaign for excellence in general insurance broking.
JLT takes on former Towergate employee for Nottingham office
JLT Speciality has snapped up former Towergate employee Elizabeth Day as business development co-ordinator for its Nottingham office.
Bluefin "took some medicine" to aid broker partner division
Bluefin Insurance Group "took some medication" in 2011 and has seen its broker partner division emerge stronger this year.
White paper: A new approach to financial regulation - embedding professionalism
The UK's financial regulatory landscape is changing. In the wake of the financial crisis and following the formation of the coalition, the government has committed itself to disbanding the FSA and giving more power to the Bank of England.
White paper: Axa chartered broker additional benefits
Ever wondered what extra benefits may be available from insurers if you were to journey on the road to chartered status?
White paper: Guidance on applying for corporate chartered status
The Chartered Insurance Institute's (CII) document, Guidance on applying for corporate chartered status, is a key publication for any broker thinking of pursuing the path to chartered status.
SMEs: A web of complexity
UK companies are quick to take advantage of technological advances to create new business opportunities, and the industry must get up to speed with the many and varied risks this brings.
SMEs: Home advantage
The Olympic experience showed that flexible working is a viable option for many, but companies need to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits.
RK Harrison opens Kent office to boost "face-to-face" service
RK Harrison Insurance Services has opened a new regional office in Kent in a bid to boost its "face-to-face" service with clients in the region.
The first steps to chartered broker status for firms
Amid an ever-competitive market and challenging trading conditions, securing Chartered Insurance Broker status could be the ticket firms need to get ahead of the market.
Chartered in the valleys – a personal view
There are numerous reasons to consider applying for chartered status, according to John Moore, chairman of Welsh chartered broker Thomas, Carroll Group.
Benchmarking: How close are you to chartered status?
With chartered insurance broker status now having been achieved by almost 100 firms we look at a simple tool for firms to gauge just how close to this prestigious marque they really are.
Towergate Underwriting boosts e-trading with ex-NIG man
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Dean Fletcher as commercial e-strategy and products manager.
Bluefin launches new schemes and affinities division
Bluefin Insurance Group has launched Bluefin Solutions, a division focused on the development and distribution of new and existing schemes and affinities.
Video: Brokers share their views on Ageas and Groupama
At our Broker Expo South in Ascot on 13 September, Insurance Age asked brokers for their reaction to the news of exclusive talks between Ageas UK and Groupama.
Gallagher buys specialist broker
Arthur J. Gallagher has bought Acumus, a specialist insurance advisor providing risk consulting and insurance services to the housing association sector.
Cast your vote in our Professionalism poll
Ahead of this week’s launch of Insurance Age’s new online platform on Professionalism, brokers have the chance to get involved with our new poll.
Arista looks to the Outback for new senior underwriter
Arista Insurance has moved to appoint Grant Twist as senior underwriter in its Midlands team in a bid to better serve the region.